If the Mass of the Earth Decreased by a Factor

question 14

Multiple Choice

If the mass of the Earth decreased by a factor of two with no change in radius, your weight would

• A) increase by a factor of 4.
• B) increase by a factor of 2.
• C) stay the same.
• D) decrease by a factor of 2.
• E) decrease by a factor of 4.

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